Fanconi anemia

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What is the scientific name for Fanconi Anemia group c? Is it autosomal or sex chromosome linked? Is it more common among men or women? Is there currently any research being conducted to understand more about this disease?

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What is the scientific name for Fanconi anemia group c?
Is Fanconi anemia group c autosomal or sex-linked?
Is Fanconi anemia group c more common among men or women?
Is there currently any research being conducted to understand more about Fanconi anemia group c?

What is the scientific name for Fanconi anemia group c?

Fanconi anemia group c is one of several conditions collectively referred to as Fanconi anemia. In order to distinguish this subtype from the others, Fanconi anemia group c is also referred to as "FANCC-Related Fanconi anemia" or "Fanconi anemia, Complementation group C".^[1]^[2] Both of these names refer to the particular cause of this subtype of Fanconi anemia, mutations in the FANCC gene.^[2]

Last updated: 5/27/2014

Is Fanconi anemia group c autosomal or sex-linked?

Fanconi anemia group c is caused by mutations in the FANCC gene, which is located on chromosome 9. This means that the gene is autosomal and this condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive way.^[2]

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Is Fanconi anemia group c more common among men or women?

Because this condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive way, it is expected to affect men and women equally.^[2]

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Is there currently any research being conducted to understand more about Fanconi anemia group c?

The U.S. National Institutes of Health, through the National Library of Medicine, developed ClinicalTrials.gov to provide patients, family members, and members of the public with current information on clinical research studies. Currently, five clinical trials are identified as enrolling individuals with Fanconi anemia. These trials are not specific to Fanconi anemia group c, but to all types of Fanconi anemia. To find these trials, click on the link below.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=fanconi+anemia+c&recr=Open

Last updated: 5/27/2014

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References References

Alter BP, Kupfer G. Fanconi Anemia. Gene Review. 2016; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1401/.
McKusick, VA et al.. Fanconi anemia, complementation group C; FANCC. In: Kniffin, CL. Online Mendelian Inheritance of Man. 2010; http://omim.org/entry/227645. Accessed 5/27/2014.

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